2007 Hyundai Accent vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 210 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Accent. 2010 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. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Accent | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Accent | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |