2005 Honda Fit vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2005 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Fit | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 30 L |
