2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 2003 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 369 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Hyundai Accent 2003 Honda Accord
Make Hyundai Honda
Model Accent Accord
Year Released 2012 2003
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1087 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 4369 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1699 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 L 65 L


 

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