2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda and 2009 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 456 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.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda. 2009 BMW 325 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. 2009 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Panda | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |