2010 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2010 BMW 120 and 2010 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 BMW 120 | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 120 | Panda |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |