2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg

To start off, 2005 Hyundai Accent is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot Touareg would be higher. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (105 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Accent 1996 Peugeot Touareg
Make Hyundai Peugeot
Model Accent Touareg
Year Released 2005 1996
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Type in-line electric
Horse Power 59 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 264 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 935 kg 875 kg
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 45 L


 

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