2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 2006 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Elantra | Hilux |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |