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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio.
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, 2005 Fiat Palio (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai ix20.
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 | 1596 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
