2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Atos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Fiesta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2001 Ford Fiesta (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Atos. 2008 Hyundai Atos has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Atos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Fiesta | Atos |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 976 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |