1991 Fiat Panda vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1991 Fiat Panda and 1991 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz G (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 1120 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz G (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Panda. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Panda | 1991 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Panda | G |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
