1993 Fiat Panda vs. 1998 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1993 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 670 kg more than 1993 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1998 Plymouth Breeze (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat Panda | 1998 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Panda | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 132 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
