2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Nissan Micra are equipped with a 1,240 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Micra (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 740 kg more than 2006 Nissan Micra.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Micra. 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 Nissan Micra (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Panda | Micra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1240 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 149 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |