2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 289 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Accent |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1341 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |