2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin Rapide and 2012 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 946 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Rapide | Panda |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 30 L |
