2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 2 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Terracan (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 530 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 2005 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2005 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2005 Hyundai Terracan (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2005 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Panda | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1249 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
