2013 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2013 Hyundai Equus
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Elantra and 2013 Hyundai Equus were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Equus (423 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. (146 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 801 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.
Because 2013 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 2013 Hyundai Equus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. (178 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | 2013 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Elantra | Equus |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5158 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1889 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
