2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Honda Insight
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Panda weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight.
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, 2003 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2003 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Insight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
