2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 2009 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac G8 and 2009 Hyundai Atos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
Because 2009 Pontiac G8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Pontiac G8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Atos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac G8 (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G8 | 2009 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | G8 | Atos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |
