General Fiat Panda vs Suzuki Splash

[DraigFlag87]

Found this vid yesterday, thought it may be of interest to some of you. Surprised me actually, considering the Panda is not exactly famous for it's Rolls Royce suspension! I always thought the Panda's ride was quite firm, but apparently not? Just shows that more money doesn't necessarily buy you a better ride.

 

[Chinky_500]

Nice vid. It's only the 100hp that has the firm suspension...the rest of the range have a soft suspension and roll and sway like a ferry in comparison.

 

[trackdayqueen]

Tbh the MJ for sure is way too soft. Comfortable ride but bugger all roll control.

that clip is from an episode of 5th gear that was on a couple of weeks ago.

 

[EmmaM88]

I knew the Panda would be better from the start and now to be even more unconstructive

Panda =

Suzuki =

 

[HP]

Bit of a rubbish test and rubbish article, but glad the Fiat came out better.

 

[DraigFlag87]

i agree, if you're gonna compare cars, compare all the differences, not just one! Thats 5th Gear for you....
Not like Top Gear!

 

[valencia100hp]

Nice vid. It's only the 100hp that has the firm suspension...the rest of the range have a soft suspension and roll and sway like a ferry in comparison.

If that was a 100HP she would have had cracks in her teeth and an omelette in the boot by the end of the test!

 

[trackdayqueen]

i agree, if you're gonna compare cars, compare all the differences, not just one! Thats 5th Gear for you....
Not like Top Gear!

Not a great article really, but I do much prefer 5th gear over top gear. At least they have presenters who can drive.

 

[DAV1D]

Not a great article really, but I do much prefer 5th gear over top gear. At least they have presenters who can drive.

I like both shows but they are two separate shows that have different aims. Fifth Gear is just like the older stiffer Top Gear, Quite factual and fairly impartial... Informative but not electrifying. Current Top Gear is a show about entertainment that features cars... I love to see crazy fast cars hooning about a track with carefree abandon and a few laughs along the way.

In short, both great but in no way the same (except for the cars of course)

 

[Advanced Driver]

Not a great article really, but I do much prefer 5th gear over top gear. At least they have presenters who can drive.

I agree, it's a bit pointless looking at just one tiny aspect. You don't want a ride that is too firm, but too soft is just as bad. The only way to tell which is better is by driving the car on the type or roads that you will be using the car on.