2012 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 447 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.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Tacoma | Atos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 35 L |
