2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai ix20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai ix20 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix20 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 Hyundai ix20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai ix20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2010 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Palio | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
