2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1868 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 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Panda | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
