2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Panda and 2007 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Accent (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 198 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. 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, 2007 Hyundai Accent (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2007 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Panda | Accent |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10.5 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 | 860 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
