2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 700 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Equinox | Panda |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 35 L |
