2011 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Tucson 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Tucson.
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 (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. (198 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Tucson. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Hyundai Tucson | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Tucson | Accord |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1656 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |