2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW X5 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2002 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2002 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Panda | X5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
