2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 634 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 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo V70. 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 Volvo V70 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Panda | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |