2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1150 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.
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 Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Panda | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |