2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 565 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 Fiat Panda (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Panda | Caddy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |