2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda HR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2000 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
