2005 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 752 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Terracan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |