2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 374 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1519 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |