2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 592 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
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 Sedona (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord. 2004 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sedona | 2004 Honda Accord | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sedona | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |