2007 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 4 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Tucson (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 93 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.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. 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, 2011 Hyundai Tucson (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2011 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
