1991 Fiat Panda vs. 1995 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1995 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 540 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, 1995 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Panda. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Fiat Panda | 1995 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Panda | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |