2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Isuzu VehiCross
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Isuzu VehiCross were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Isuzu VehiCross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Isuzu VehiCross (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu VehiCross should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu VehiCross weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Isuzu VehiCross (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Isuzu VehiCross will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2004 Isuzu VehiCross 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. 2004 Isuzu VehiCross will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Isuzu VehiCross | |
Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
Model | Panda | VehiCross |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2340 mm |