2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 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 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Panda | 146 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
