2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Atos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 252 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Atos |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |