2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Panda and 2007 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 5 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 5 weights approximately 435 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 Mazda 5. 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 Mazda 5 (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2007 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |
