2007 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Optima
To start off, 2009 Kia Optima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Kia Optima. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Optima.
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 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Optima. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2009 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Optima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
