2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Accent and 2009 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Accent (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 565 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Yaris (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Accent | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
