1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2009 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Genesis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (375 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Genesis.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Genesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 2009 Hyundai Genesis | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Sidewinder | Genesis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2940 mm |
