2011 Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4 vs. 2011 Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet 4WD
To start off, both 2011 Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4 and 2011 Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet 4WD were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet 4WD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet 4WD (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet 4WD should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet 4WD weights approximately 96 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2011 Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet 4WD (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet 4WD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Panda 1.2 4x4 | 2011 Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet 4WD | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Panda | Panda |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 35 L |
