1980 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | Panda |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2310 mm |