2010 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i40. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
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, 2010 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i40. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord | 2011 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | i40 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
