1992 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Panda. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1992 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Panda. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Panda | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
