2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,000 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 694 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 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Panda | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2919 mm |
