2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 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 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 500 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Panda | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
