2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Spectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Spectra weights approximately 258 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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 Kia Spectra (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Spectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Spectra | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Spectra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |