2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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 Mazda Tribute (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda. 2006 Fiat Panda has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Fiat Panda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Panda | Tribute |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2262 cc |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |