2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Altima weights approximately 500 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.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Altima (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2007 Nissan Altima 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. 2007 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Panda | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 73 L |