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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (53 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. 2011 Fiat Panda weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Accord | Panda |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |