2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Panda | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 30 L |