1989 Nissan Patrol vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1031 kg more than 2011 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, 1989 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Patrol | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | Patrol | Panda |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2310 mm |
