2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2009 Fiat 500 and 2009 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ulysse (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 731 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. 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, 2009 Fiat Ulysse (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2009 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
