2007 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 736 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.
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, 2013 Kia Sportage (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
