2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Accent is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 264 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Accent |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |