2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Picanto (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Panda weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Picanto. 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, 2005 Fiat Panda (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Panda | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 35 L |
