2006 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 6 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 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2012 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 | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Accord | Panda |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |