2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2007 Subaru Outback 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
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, 2007 Subaru Outback (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2007 Subaru Outback 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. 2007 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Panda | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
