2008 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (107 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 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, 2008 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2003 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Accent |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |