2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Accent (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 153 kg more than 2011 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 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Corolla | Accent |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4115 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1699 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
