2009 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2009 Hyundai Genesis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Stallion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Stallion would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Genesis is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 Hyundai Genesis (358 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion. 2009 Hyundai Genesis has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Stallion has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Stallion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Genesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hyundai Genesis 2008 Toyota Stallion
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model Genesis Stallion
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 1812 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 0 HP
Torque 358 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 70 L


 

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