2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Panda and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 484 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (144 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 861 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
