2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Grandeur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Grandeur would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Grandeur. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 546 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Grandeur. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Grandeur.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Hyundai Grandeur | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Grandeur |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 83.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |