2001 Hyundai Atos vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Atos.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Atos | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Audi |
| Model | Atos | A8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |
