2012 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2012 Honda Accord 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 529 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 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Accord | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Accord | Panda |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |