2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 326 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 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Accent | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
