2007 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i20 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 343 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | i20 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
