2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2011 Kia Sportage and 2011 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 492 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.
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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2011 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Kia Sportage | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Kia | Fiat |
Model | Sportage | Panda |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |