2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 286 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Peugeot 206 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2004 Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Panda | 206 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |
