2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 343 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 Alfa Romeo Brera (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Hyundai | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Elantra | Brera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
