2010 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2010 Fiat Panda and 2010 Volvo XC90 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 (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC90 (185 HP) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1295 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 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 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, 2010 Volvo XC90 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Panda | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Panda | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
