2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 2000 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Coupe and 2000 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Sonata (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Coupe. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 216 kg more than 2000 Fiat Coupe. 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, 2000 Hyundai Sonata (171 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Coupe. 2000 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Coupe has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Coupe | 2000 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | Coupe | Sonata |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |