2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 642 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Panda | V70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
