2009 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 566 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
