2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2001 Honda City | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | City |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
