2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia K2700

To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Kia K2700 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 74 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.

Because 2007 Kia K2700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia K2700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Accord 2007 Kia K2700
Make Honda Kia
Model Accord K2700
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Size 2204 cc 2665 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 341 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 210 km/hour 130 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.3 seconds 34.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1456 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 60 L


 

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