2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Hyundai Azera
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Hyundai Azera were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Azera (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster 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 Hyundai Azera (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Hyundai Azera has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Azera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | Azera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
