2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 615 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 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Panda | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
