2009 Hyundai Atos vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Atos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Picanto would be higher. Both 2009 Hyundai Atos and 2008 Kia Picanto are equipped with a 1,086 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Picanto weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 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, 2008 Kia Picanto (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
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2009 Hyundai Atos | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Atos | Picanto |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |