2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Hilux (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 510 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 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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
