2005 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 5 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), 2010 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Terracan (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 414 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Terracan.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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, 2005 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2010 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
