2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1000 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 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Panda | Sienna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 76 L |