2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B4000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Panda weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Mazda B4000.
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, 2005 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2005 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 74 L |
