2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 222 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.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Fiat Panda (197 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2006 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |