2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |
