2000 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (153 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 26 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (150 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Coupe | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Coupe | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
