2005 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Accord (287 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
