2002 Mazda Demio vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda Demio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda Demio (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Demio should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Panda weights approximately 159 kg more than 2002 Mazda Demio.
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, 2011 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Demio | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Mazda | Fiat |
| Model | Demio | Panda |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
