2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Terracan (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1190 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, 2007 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2007 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Panda | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
