2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 700 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.
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, 2010 BMW 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Panda | 528 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
