1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 755 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Caprice | Panda |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
