2003 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Accent | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
