2006 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 122 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Accord | Panda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |
