2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 534 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. 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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Panda | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1170 mm |
