1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1999 Honda City
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 15 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 1,342 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda City weights approximately 179 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 1999 Honda City. 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, 1999 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Panda | 1999 Honda City | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | City |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 965 cc | 1342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2510 mm |
