2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 922 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Hyundai | Fiat |
Model | Tucson | Panda |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 35 L |