2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 448 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 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Panda | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 62 L |