2006 Hyundai Atos vs. 1993 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Atos is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 134 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Acclaim.
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, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Atos | 1993 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
| Model | Atos | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |
