2007 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1082 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.

Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Accord 2006 Hyundai Terracan
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Accord Terracan
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 346 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 98 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 2162 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 75 L


 

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