2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2005 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Atos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 1,085 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Atos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Atos (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Atos should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Because 2002 Honda Vamos 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 2002 Honda Vamos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2005 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Vamos | Atos |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1085 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 35 L |
