2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda.
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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (213 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Panda | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 66 L |
