1991 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 19 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan NP300 (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Panda.
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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Panda. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Panda | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
