2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 26 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.

Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Make Hyundai Chevrolet
Model Elantra Colorado
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4506 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1775 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1481 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 72 L


 

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