2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Kia Rio 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 71 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 5 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
