2010 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Fit weights approximately 237 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, 2012 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda. 2012 Honda Fit 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. 2012 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Panda | 2012 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Fit |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
