2009 Honda Element vs. 2007 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2007 Hyundai Accent (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2007 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Element | Accent |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
