2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 740 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.
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, 2005 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |
