2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol 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 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Panda (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol.
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 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol. 2005 Mazda Carol has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Carol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | Carol |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
