2005 Daihatsu Altis vs. 2005 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Altis and 2005 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daihatsu Altis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Altis (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Altis should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 23 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Altis.
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, 2005 Daihatsu Altis (220 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (199 Nm). This means 2005 Daihatsu Altis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Altis | 2005 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Altis | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
