2011 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 3 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Panda 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, 2012 Honda Jazz (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
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2011 Fiat Panda | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Jazz |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |