2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 172 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 2012 Honda Accord. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
