2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Elantra (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 431 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2009 Hyundai Elantra (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Elantra | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |
