2003 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2003 Honda Accord and 2003 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (107 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 411 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Accent. 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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2003 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Accent |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
