2008 Hyundai Grandeur vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Grandeur is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Grandeur (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Windom. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Grandeur should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Windom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 209 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Grandeur (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Grandeur | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Grandeur | Windom |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
