2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Honda Legend
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Honda Legend were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 924 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 Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2005 Honda Legend 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 Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Legend |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
