2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 544 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Panda (255 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Panda | Tribute |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 207 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |