2000 Dodge Stealth vs. 1984 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2000 Dodge Stealth is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 969 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Stealth | 1984 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Stealth | Panda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2180 mm |
