2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 400 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 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 58 L |
