2006 Hyundai Atos vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Atos is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Atos | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Atos | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1084 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
