2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2008 Honda Pilot 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 Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 77 L |
