2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Elantra and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 133 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Elantra | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |