2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Atos is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 12 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Because 2000 Lotus Exige 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 2000 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 2010 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Lotus | Hyundai |
| Model | Exige | Atos |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 35 L |
