2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Opel Trixx
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Opel Trixx were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Trixx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Trixx (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Trixx should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Panda weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Opel Trixx.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Trixx. 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 Opel Trixx (173 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Trixx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Opel Trixx | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Panda | Trixx |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 30 L |
