2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Mazda AZ
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Mazda AZ 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 Fiat Panda (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Mazda AZ (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda AZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2005 Mazda AZ 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 Mazda AZ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Mazda AZ | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | AZ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2260 mm |
