1992 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2010 Hyundai ix35 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Honda Accord (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai ix35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 2010 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | ix35 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
