2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2003 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1611 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2003 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Ram | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 861 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 35 L |
