2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1823 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
Model | Defender | Atos |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |