2004 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Sonata and 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Sonata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Sonata | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sonata | Viano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
