2002 Honda City vs. 2006 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Accent is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 1,493 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 264 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
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, 2006 Hyundai Accent (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2006 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | City | Accent |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
