2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Ignis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Ignis (98 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Panda weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Ignis.
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 Suzuki Ignis (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Suzuki Ignis | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | Panda | Ignis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 41 L |