2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 764 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Panda | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 861 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
