1991 Fiat Panda vs. 1989 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1991 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 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 43 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1991 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Panda. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Panda | 1989 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2980 mm |
