2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 238 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.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |
