2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Panda | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 66 L |
