2002 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 708 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2001 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Terracan 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 Terracan (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2001 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
