2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Hyundai Trajet were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Cobalt | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 65 L |
