2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Panda and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 700 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 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Panda | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
