2011 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rondo. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 228 kg more than 2010 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Kia Rondo (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
