2008 Hyundai Atos vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2012 Fiat Croma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Croma weights approximately 143 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Atos.
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, 2012 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Atos. 2012 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Atos has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Atos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Atos | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Hyundai | Fiat |
Model | Atos | Croma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 146 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |