By Miles Cook Specifications: Test
Conditions: Acceleration
Comments:
Braking
Comments:
Skidpad
Comments:
Slalom
Comments:
Last updated: 2000-12-21
Model
Year:
2000
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Accent
Style:
GL
Base
Price:
$10,124
Price as
Tested:
$11,084
Drive
Type:
FWD
Transmission
Type:
5M
Displacement
(liters):
1.5
Engine
Type:
I4
Valve
Train:
SOHC 3
valves per cylinder
Horsepower
(hp @ rpm):
91 @ 5500
Torque
(lb-feet @ rpm):
132 @ 3000
Redline
(rpm):
N/A
Curb
Weight (lbs):
2354
Sticker
EPA (mpg):
28 City
36 Highway
Edmunds
Observed (mpg):
26.9
Temp
(deg Fahrenheit):
71
Humidity:
68%
Elevation
(ft):
85
Barometer
(bars):
29.75
Wind:
11 mph SW
Track
Performance:
0
- 60 Acceleration (sec):
11.6
1/4
Mile (sec @ mph):
18.2
@ 75.9
60
- 0 Braking (ft):
145
200
ft. Skidpad (g's):
0.75
600
ft. Slalom (mph):
58.0
Slowest
car we've tested yet. Despite the tiny powerplant, 4,000 rpm
clutch drop results in decent initial wheelspin. The engine
quickly becomes exasperated and then pauses. It must catch its
breath before continuing on. Shifter feels decent and is similar
to the Elantra. It is, however, placed too far aft. The rear of
my shoulder hits the seat during first to second and third to
fourth shifts. Redline is tagged at 6,000 rpm. Limiter comes on
at 6100. Gagues are clear and easy to read. Hits the 1/4 gear,
as it takes an incredibilty long time to reach that point.
Because the car lacks pull in a big way, there is almost no
sensation of momentum changing between gear shifts. Besides
actually moving the lever and operating the clutch, the car
feels like it has only one gear. In fact, the acceleration graph
looks as such as well. The ability to rotate the shift knob to
meet different driver preferences is nice.
Not
bad for a car without ABS. Threshold is not progressive here.
Fairly easy to modulate however, and the brakes feel relatively
strong. Good straight line stability. Most consistent of all
non-ABS cars we've tested thus far. Pedal is light, but has good
communication.
Tons
of body roll. Lots of tire squeal. Suspension loads heavily on
right front. Very easy to drive once the body took its set.
Suspension remains loaded easily with moderate understeer.
Surprisingly neutral.
Steering
is terribly slow, but has good weighting. Rim feels good. With
lack of power it's challenging to get to an appropriate entrance
speed, as well as keep it up. Lots of body roll, but the chassis
communicates fairly well. Suspension transitions well and is
very predictable. Easy to keep the car sliding but in control
throughout the entire course. Compared to the Toyota Echo, this
car has the stability of an Audi Quattro. Great seating position
and view over the hood.