2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Panda and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 658 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda. 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Panda | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Panda | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1107 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |