2013 Hyundai Equus vs. 2013 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Equus and 2013 Hyundai Genesis 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 95 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Genesis. (328 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Genesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 351 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Genesis. (395 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Genesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Equus | 2013 Hyundai Genesis | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Equus | Genesis |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | 423 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2089 kg | 1738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5158 mm | 4986 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1889 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2935 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 73 L |
