2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 460 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 Toyota Avensis (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
