2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 584 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.
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 Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Panda | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 79 L |