2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 2 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda HR-V (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 58 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
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, 2008 Honda HR-V (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | HR-V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |