2012 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2012 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Daihatsu Cuore were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Sonata (198 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore.
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, 2012 Hyundai Sonata (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2012 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Hyundai | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sonata | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
