2012 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Impala and 2012 Hyundai Atos were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 728 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.
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 Chevrolet Impala (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Impala | Atos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |
