2001 Hyundai Atos vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 728 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Atos. 2001 Hyundai Atos has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Hyundai Atos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Hyundai Atos | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Atos | Forester |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |