2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 5 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai ix20. 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, 2012 Hyundai ix20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Hyundai ix20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | ix20 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17:01 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |