1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1985 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1985 GMC Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 GMC Suburban 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, 1985 GMC Suburban (312 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Panda. (147 Nm). This means 1985 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Panda. 1985 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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