2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Kia Rondo 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 Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Rondo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |