2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 45 (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 45 weights approximately 445 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 Rover 45 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Panda | 45 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
