1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 12 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1400 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 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat Panda | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Panda | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |