2007 Hyundai Atos vs. 2007 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Atos and 2007 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 2 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 2 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mazda 2 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Atos | 2007 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Atos | 2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1084 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
