2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Panda | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |