2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2008 Fiat 500 and 2008 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat 500 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Agila weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500.
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, 2008 Fiat 500 (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat 500 | 2008 Opel Agila | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 500 | Agila |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 41 L |