2007 Hyundai Atos vs. 2008 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Primera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Primera (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 611 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, 2008 Nissan Primera (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos. 2007 Hyundai Atos has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Atos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Atos | 2008 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Atos | Primera |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1085 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |