2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1014 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Panda | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1949 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 78 L |
