2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Panda and 2003 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (71 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 170 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 Fiat Panda (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Panda | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Panda | Golf |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4148 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2512 mm |