2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda FR-V is newer by 3 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda FR-V 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 2007 Honda FR-V. 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, 2007 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2007 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
