2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 798 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 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Accent | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| 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 | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1102 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4115 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1699 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
