2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 669 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 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (144 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Panda | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | Panda | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 861 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |