1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 18 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP) has 234 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (33 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 1175 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 1998 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Panda. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Panda. 1998 Nissan President 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. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat Panda | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | President |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 770 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3040 mm |
