1982 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Panda. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 2013 kg more than 1982 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Panda. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Panda | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Panda | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
