2002 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Hyundai Lantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Hyundai Lantra would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Hyundai Lantra. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Hyundai Lantra. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Hyundai Lantra. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1995 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Lantra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
