2012 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (145 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord.
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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Elantra | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
