2012 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 417 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 Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Hyundai | Fiat |
| Model | Elantra | Panda |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4486 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
