2004 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Atos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,450 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 795 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, 2004 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Atos. 2008 Hyundai Atos has automatic transmission and 2004 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2004 Lancia Thesis 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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2004 Lancia Thesis | 2008 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Lancia | Hyundai |
Model | Thesis | Atos |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2450 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |