Hyundai Centennial
4.5 V8
270 hp4498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2008
Car comparison
Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8vsHyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Hyundai Genesis
3.8i V6 24V
290 hp3778 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2013
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.6 s
- Most powerful290 hp216 kW
- Lightest1,700 kg3,748 lb
- Best power-to-weight171 hp/t127 kW/t5.9 kg/hp
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score55/100
Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8
- Fastest top speed245 km/h152 mph Unrestricted230 km/h143 mph Restricted
- Highest torque381 Nm281 lb-ft
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 270hp201kW | 290hp216kW |
| Torque | 381Nm281lb-ft | 358Nm264lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,990kg4,387lb | 1,700kg3,748lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 87.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated | 62.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5s | 7.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 29.9s Calculated | 29.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1s Calculated | 7.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 16.1s Calculated | 15.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated | 171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton Calculated | 211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,498cc274cu in | 3,778cc231cu in |
| Length | 5,065mm199in | 4,975mm196in |
| Width | 1,870mm74in | 1,863mm73in |
| Height | 1,465mm58in | 1,480mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,830mm111in | 2,935mm116in |
| Front track | 1,615mm64in | 1,575mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,615mm64in | 1,580mm62in |
| Trunk volume | - | 450L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,700L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 73L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24VPowerTorque
- Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
- Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | 5,000 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V | 6,200 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.1 s | 7.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.5 s | 7.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 29.9 s | 29.2 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.9 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.3 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.8 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.7 s | 13.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.1 s | 15.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 151 km/h 94 mph | 156 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | 270 hp 201 kW |
| HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V | 290 hp 216 kW |
Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V has 20 hp more than Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8 and Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V: 20 hp (15 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | 381 Nm 281 lb-ft |
| HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V | 358 Nm 264 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | 1,990 kg 4,387 lb |
| HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | 8.5 s |
| HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V | 7.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V and Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8: 0.9 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | 136 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
| HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V | 171 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | 270 hp 201 kW | 8.5 s | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V | 290 hp 216 kW | 7.6 s | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 |
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| HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | HyundaiCentennial4.5 V8 | HyundaiGenesis3.8i V6 24V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 270 hp 201 kW | 290 hp 216 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 381 Nm 281 lb-ft | 358 Nm 264 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.5 s | 7.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,990 kg 4,387 lb | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | - | 450 L 15.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 136 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | 171 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Hyundai Centennial 4.5 V8
- Has 23 Nm more
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
Hyundai Genesis 3.8i V6 24V
- Has 20 hp more
- Is 290 kg lighter
- Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest top speed
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