2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2007 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Accent (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RunX. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RunX weights approximately 48 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, 2007 Toyota RunX (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 2007 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Accent | RunX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1113 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
