2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1432 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Express | Panda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 35 L |
