2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Honda Z
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Z weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2000 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Z 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, 2005 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2000 Honda Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
