2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Hyundai XG 350
To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord and 2002 Hyundai XG 350 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai XG 350. (195 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai XG 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 636 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Hyundai XG 350 (293 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2002 Hyundai XG 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2002 Hyundai XG 350 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Hyundai XG 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2002 Hyundai XG 350 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | XG 350 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
