2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2007 BMW Z4 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (358 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW Z4. 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 BMW Z4 (385 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2007 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Z4 | Panda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1241 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
