2012 Honda Jazz vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2012 Honda Jazz 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 162 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 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Jazz | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Jazz | Atos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |
