1995 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Hyundai Trajet

To start off, 2004 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 694 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. (191 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. 2004 Hyundai Trajet has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Hyundai Trajet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda Accord 2004 Hyundai Trajet
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Accord Trajet
Year Released 1995 2004
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2156 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 198 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1118 kg 1812 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1720 mm