2012 Toyota Yaris vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Yaris 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 99 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Yaris. 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 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Yaris | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Yaris | Panda |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1041 kg | 1140 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |
