2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Kia Optima
To start off, 2011 Kia Optima is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 475 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Kia Optima (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2011 Kia Optima | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Pilot | Optima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |