2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 406 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |