2002 Honda City vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 11 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
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, 2002 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda City | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | City | Panda |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |