2012 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Proton Satria
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Proton Satria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Proton Satria would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Proton Satria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Proton Satria. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Proton Satria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Proton Satria weights approximately 229 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, 2012 Fiat 500 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Proton Satria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 2011 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Fiat | Proton |
| Model | 500 | Satria |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
