2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Accent (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 196 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2003 Hyundai Accent (143 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2003 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Accent |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |