1993 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 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 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1993 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 2028 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat Panda. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1993 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 1993 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Fiat Panda | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Panda | Freelander |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 3191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 229 HP |
Torque | 58 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |