Suzuki Swift Sport vs Fiat Panda 100HP

What is the best running hot hatch that you can get as a used car for free? The Suzuki Swift Sport is the obvious answer to that question, but you won’t win the originality prize with it. The oft-forgotten Fiat Panda 100HP, on the other hand, is a serious trophy contender.

Because of their low purchase price, available capacity and playful handling, both hatchbacks are good choices for young car enthusiasts who are looking for a first sports car. But which one should you have? Autovisie examines both vehicles to find out.

Fiat Panda 100HP als event

Panda 100HP is the standard version of Panda. Power is obvious, but the car produces more than 100 hp 1.4-liter four-cylinder. For example, the 100HP sits low on the pavement, has strong suspension and (like the Suzuki Swift Sport) has disc brakes all round.

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However, with used sports cars, especially in this price segment, you should also consider the improvements that previous owners have made. In the case of this Fiat Panda 100HP, even stiffer springs seem to have been installed and a different exhaust has been installed. Watch the video and judge for yourself what you think of the sound.

Suzuki Swift Sport as the first hot hatch

The Swift Sport is also not your everyday Swift. This sports version has stiffer suspension, like the Fiat, comes with disc brakes on each wheel and has a 125 hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine in its nose. Like the Fiat, this used car is no longer in its original condition, as evidenced by the rear wheels.

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However, that should not spoil the fun, because it soon becomes clear that both hot hatchbacks offer a lot of fun for a small price. Not everyone is blessed with a well-stocked wallet and these hot hatchbacks prove that you are not doomed to a boring car. But which is better: Suzuki Swift Sport or Fiat Panda 100HP? You can see that in this video. You will also read a detailed report on these used cars in the next issue of Autovisie Magazine.

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