2001 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Hyundai Accent

To start off, both 2001 Honda Civic and 2001 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Accent. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 450 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.

Because 2001 Hyundai Accent is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Accent 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, 2001 Hyundai Accent (678 Nm) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm). This means 2001 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda Civic 2001 Hyundai Accent
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Civic Accent
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1975 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 7600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 196 Nm 678 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 55 L


 

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