2011 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Mazda 3 (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Panda | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | 3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
