1995 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 11 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 797 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
