2009 Fiat Idea vs. 2009 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Idea and 2009 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Idea (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Idea weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2. 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 Idea (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Idea | 2009 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Idea | 2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 15.1 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 | 1150 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
