2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 220 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Panda | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2475 mm |
