2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Honda Accord

To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 416 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 2008 Honda Accord. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2008 Honda Accord 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. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Panda 2008 Honda Accord
Make Fiat Honda
Model Panda Accord
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1240 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.8 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 145 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 20 seconds 9.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 3540 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 65 L


 

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