2007 Hyundai Atos vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Atos and 2007 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1525 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Atos | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Atos | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1084 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 95 L |
