2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Spectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Spectra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Spectra should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Spectra weights approximately 349 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 2006 Kia Spectra. 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 @ 1500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Panda | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
