2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Panda and 2008 TVR T 440 R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 TVR T 440 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 440 R (434 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 440 R should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 TVR T 440 R weights approximately 320 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 TVR T 440 R. 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 TVR T 440 R (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 TVR T 440 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | Panda | T 440 R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 434 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |
