2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2006 Skoda Octavia is newer by 2 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Octavia (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 265 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 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, 2006 Skoda Octavia (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Panda | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |
