2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 3 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 352 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Because 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 Hyundai Veracruz (349 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Veracruz |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 349 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |