2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Hyundai Atos

To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Hyundai Atos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Atos.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2008 Hyundai Atos
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Accord Atos
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 1086 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 0 HP
Torque 340 Nm 87 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 35 L


 

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