2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Panda and 2007 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1542 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 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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda. 2007 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 106 L |
