2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Accent is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Accent (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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2009 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Accent | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6 L/100km |