2010 Hyundai i30 vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai i30 and 2010 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai i30 (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 446 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. 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, 2010 Hyundai i30 (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai i30 | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Hyundai | Fiat |
| Model | i30 | Panda |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 13 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 | 1456 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
