2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Panda (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva.
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, 1988 Lada Niva (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Panda | Niva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2070 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
