2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Opel Combo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Opel Combo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Combo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Combo (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Combo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Combo weights approximately 365 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 Opel Combo (170 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Combo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Opel Combo | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Panda | Combo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |