1996 Acura Integra vs. 2006 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura Integra weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Fiat Panda (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura Integra | 2006 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | Integra | Panda |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
