2000 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2010 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2010 Nissan Qashqai 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 290 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 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Coupe | 2010 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Coupe | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
