1980 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (88 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 103 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Atos, 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Carina | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
Model | Carina | Atos |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |