2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Honda Life
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 Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,240 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 993 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Life |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |