2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda.
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 Toyota Prius (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda. 2008 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Prius |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
