2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1988 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
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 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1988 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
