2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Atos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 519 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Atos.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Atos. 2010 Hyundai Atos has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai Atos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | Defender | Atos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1086 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |
