2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 146 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Accent |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |