2007 Hyundai Accent vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Accent is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Accent (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 478 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Hyundai Accent (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Accent | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Accent | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |