2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (71 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 457 kg more than 2003 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, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
