2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 307 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, 2009 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |