2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 6 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 300 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 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Seat Exeo. 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Panda | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2642 mm |
