2012 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Panda and 2012 BMW 760 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 1335 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 BMW 760 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda. 2012 BMW 760 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 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Panda | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Panda | 760 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 82 L |
