2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Panda and 2008 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 785 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 2008 BMW 525. 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, 2008 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Panda | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Panda | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |