2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i40 (113 HP @ 400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 538 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai i40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2012 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Panda | i40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2770 mm |
