2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 650 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.
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, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Panda | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
