1982 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Atos (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Atos should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 42 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Because 1982 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 1982 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, 1982 Toyota Carina (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Carina | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Carina | Atos |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
