1984 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 20 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 824 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Panda | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Xedos |
| Model | Panda | 9 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 965 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2760 mm |
