2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tucson (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
