2005 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i20 is newer by 4 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20.
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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | i20 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |