2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Frontier. 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 Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
