2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 590 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.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Panda | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
