2012 Hyundai Equus vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Equus and 2012 Hyundai Genesis were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. (333 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 318 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis. (394 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Equus | 2012 Hyundai Genesis | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Equus | Genesis |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2053 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 4986 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 73 L |
