2006 Hyundai Accent vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Accent (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 2009 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2009 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Accent | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
