2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
