1986 Fiat Panda vs. 1984 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1986 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Panda. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 165 kg more than 1986 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1984 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Panda. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Panda.

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