2007 Hyundai Accent vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 5 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Accent (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 62 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Accent | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Accent | Insight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
