2007 Hyundai Accent vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Accent and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 183 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Accent. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Accent | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Accent | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
