1993 Honda Concerto vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 105 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Concerto | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Concerto | Panda |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |