2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 10 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (71 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 760 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 2013 BMW 3 Series 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Panda | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
