2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Micra (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Micra weights approximately 108 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 Fiat Panda (255 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Micra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1240 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 46 L |
