2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 62 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 173 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1253 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
