2010 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Holden Cruze
To start off, both 2010 Fiat Panda and 2010 Holden Cruze were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Holden Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Cruze (139 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Cruze should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda.
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 Holden Cruze (176 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (131 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Panda | 2010 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Panda | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1477 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2685 mm |
