2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
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, 2008 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2008 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Charger | Panda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
