2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 7 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1050 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.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2012 BMW X5 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. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Panda | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 85 L |
