1997 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i20 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 139 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i20. 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, 2009 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Accord | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | i20 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
