2007 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 39 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
