2006 Hyundai Atos vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Atos and 2006 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 850 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Atos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Atos | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Atos | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
