2010 Fiat Albea vs. 2012 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai ix20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix20 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix20 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2010 Fiat Albea. 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, 2012 Hyundai ix20 (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Albea | 2012 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Albea | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
