2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Accent and 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star (102 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 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 Mitsubishi Space Star (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (105 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accent | Space Star |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
