1990 Nissan Presea vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Presea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Presea. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Presea | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | Presea | Panda |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
