2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Accent and 2012 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 230 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Accent | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1102 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4115 mm | 4486 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1699 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 53 L |
