2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 350 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Honda Civic (155 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (89 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |