1986 Fiat Panda vs. 1986 Nissan Prairie
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Panda and 1986 Nissan Prairie were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Prairie (79 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 295 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, 1986 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Panda. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Panda | 1986 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 769 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |
