2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 3 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1798 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 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (144 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2006 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Panda | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 861 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 83 L |
