2000 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2004 Toyota Will
To start off, 2004 Toyota Will is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Sonata (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Will weights approximately 64 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2004 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. (171 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. 2004 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2000 Hyundai Sonata has manual transmission. 2000 Hyundai Sonata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Sonata | 2004 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Sonata | Will |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
