1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1998 Peugeot 605

To start off, 1998 Peugeot 605 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 620 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.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1998 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Panda. (147 Nm). This means 1998 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Panda. 1998 Peugeot 605 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 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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