2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Odyssey (252 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 930 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Odyssey. 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, 2004 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2004 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Fiat Panda | 2004 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3010 mm |