2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1395 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2006 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Panda | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 83 L |
