2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 699 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2011 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Terracan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |