2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | Panda | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 66 L |