2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Panda and 2003 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Tribute (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (71 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 850 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.
Because 2003 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute 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, 2003 Fiat Panda (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Panda | 2003 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Panda | Tribute |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 57 L |