1998 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2007 Hyundai H100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,607 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai H100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai H100. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai H100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai H100 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Hyundai H100 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Hyundai H100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Hyundai H100 (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai H100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2007 Hyundai H100 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | H100 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1849 cc | 2607 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |