2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tucson (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 706 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Hyundai Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
