2011 Hyundai Atos vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Atos and 2011 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Atos.
Because 2011 Dodge Dakota 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 2011 Dodge Dakota. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Dodge Dakota (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Atos | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Hyundai | Dodge |
| Model | Atos | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 83 L |
