2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1236 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Panda | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 88 L |
