2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 204 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Tucson | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |