2012 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai i20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
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 i20 (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | 500 | i20 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| 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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3546 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1628 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2301 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
