1991 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1996 Toyota Paseo is newer by 5 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 160 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.
Because 1991 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Paseo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1996 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Panda. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Panda | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2390 mm |
