2012 Hyundai Atos vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,124 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart ForFour weights approximately 80 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, 2001 Smart ForFour (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Atos | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Hyundai | Smart |
| Model | Atos | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
