1993 Plymouth Acclaim 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 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 351 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Plymouth Acclaim. 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, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Acclaim | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Plymouth | Fiat |
| Model | Acclaim | Panda |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
