2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Express | i30 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |
