2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Previa (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2003 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
