2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Accent and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 906 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Hyundai Accent | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Accent | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1102 kg | 2008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4115 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1699 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1829 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |