2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 226 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Panda | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |