2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 420 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1560 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
