2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 326 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Kia Sorento (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
