2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2007 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius. 2005 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Elantra | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Elantra | Prius |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |