2012 Hyundai i10 1 vs. 2012 Hyundai i10 1.2
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai i10 1 and 2012 Hyundai i10 1.2 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i10 1.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i10 1.2 (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i10 1. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i10 1.2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i10 1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i10 1.2 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i10 1. 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 i10 1.2 (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i10 1. (95 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i10 1.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i10 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai i10 1 | 2012 Hyundai i10 1.2 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | i10 | i10 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3565 mm | 3565 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1595 mm | 1595 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
