2012 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Hyundai ix20
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Panda and 2012 Hyundai ix20 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai ix20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix20 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix20 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Hyundai ix20 (260 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Panda | 2012 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Panda | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 11.5 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 | 915 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
