2013 Hyundai Azera vs. 2013 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Azera and 2013 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Azera (289 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. (146 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 330 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Hyundai Azera (346 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. (178 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Azera | 2013 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Azera | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2845 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
