2003 Honda Element vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 580 kg more than 2010 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, 2003 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Element | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Element | Panda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
