2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Hyundai Genesis

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Hyundai Genesis were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Genesis (375 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (499 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Genesis.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Express 2009 Hyundai Genesis
Make Chevrolet Hyundai
Model Express Genesis
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 4627 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 319 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 499 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 12 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2940 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 77 L


 

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