2003 Fiat Panda vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 309 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Fiat Panda (144 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 861 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
