2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Samurai (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Panda weights approximately 104 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Samurai.
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, 2000 Suzuki Samurai (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2000 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Panda | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
