2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Zafira (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Zafira weights approximately 585 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Opel Zafira (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Panda | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
