2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2007 Honda Odyssey and 2007 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Kia Optima. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Optima.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Optima. (222 Nm @ 4260 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Optima. 2007 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Optima has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Optima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Kia Optima | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Odyssey | Optima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3469 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4260 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |