2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 1 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 Hyundai Accent (144 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Accent | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1039 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
