2004 Fiat Albea vs. 2012 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i10 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Albea. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i10 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Albea weights approximately 67 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i10.
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, 2004 Fiat Albea (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i10. (95 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Albea | 2012 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Albea | i10 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3565 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1595 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
