2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Fiat Panda

To start off, both 2007 Acura TL and 2007 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura TL weights approximately 485 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Acura TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda. 2007 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura TL 2007 Fiat Panda
Make Acura Fiat
Model TL Panda
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3201 cc 1242 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 258 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 316 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 70.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.1 mm 78.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 3580 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 30 L


 

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