2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest 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 2004 Nissan Quest. 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, 2004 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2004 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Quest |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
