2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2003 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot 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.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2003 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Pilot | Accent |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |