2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i40 (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. 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 Hyundai i40 (213 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2012 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Palio | i40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2770 mm |
