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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 1 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Civic (152 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (143 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Accent |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
