2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
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 Hyundai Sonata (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Sonata | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
