2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1262 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 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Navara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
