2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2001 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Terrano II (117 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 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, 2001 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2001 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
