2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1140 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 141 L |
