2009 Honda Accord vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 875 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Accord | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
