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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 139 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 373 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 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (194 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 92 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 | Crossover | Hatchback |
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 | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |