2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda City weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2001 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2001 Honda City | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | City |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |