2012 Fiat Linea vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Linea 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Linea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Linea (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Linea should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Linea weights approximately 60 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.
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, 2012 Fiat Linea (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Linea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Fiat Linea | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | Linea | Panda |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 17 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |