2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Panda | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 79 L |