2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |