2006 Hyundai Accent vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Accent and 2006 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Accent.
Because 2006 Mazda Drifter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mazda Drifter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Accent, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Accent | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
