2005 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 7 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 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 (223 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | i20 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 137 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17:01 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |