2012 Hyundai Equus vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Equus and 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 259 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 617 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Equus 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 2012 Hyundai Equus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 2012 Hyundai Equus has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Hyundai Equus | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Equus | Passat |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2053 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5159 mm | 4769 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2712 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |