2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP) has 168 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 773 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (320 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Panda | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
