2003 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. 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 98 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 188 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix20. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2012 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2615 mm |
