1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2007 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 2007 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |
