2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 208 kg more than 2006 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Sentra. 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 Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
