2007 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
