2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 419 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (260 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |