1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1985 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1985 Nissan Prairie is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 214 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Prairie. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda 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 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.

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