1999 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Getz is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Getz. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Honda Accord (265 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Getz. (143 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Accord | 2012 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Getz |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
