1984 Fiat Panda vs. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 27 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 1089 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Panda | 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 965 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 72 L |
