2002 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Atos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, 2002 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2006 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Atos |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1084 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |