2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 537 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, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Panda | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 6.8 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 | 1783 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |
