2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 393 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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 Hyundai Sonata (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Sonata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |