2006 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2006 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Coupe and 2006 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Coupe (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Spectra weights approximately 72 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Coupe.
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, 2006 Hyundai Coupe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Coupe | 2006 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Coupe | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
