1996 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2011 Hyundai H1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2011 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | H1 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
