2010 Hyundai Azera vs. 2010 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Azera and 2010 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Azera (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 400 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Hyundai Azera (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Azera | 2010 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Azera | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 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 | 1646 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4895 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
