2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent and 2008 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 802 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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 Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 Hilux | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Accent | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
