2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 523 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |