2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 800 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 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 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Panda | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
