2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 228 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 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
