2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (301 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Silverado | Atos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2390 mm |
