2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 410 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
