2007 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 469 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1549 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |