2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 440 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.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Quest |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 76 L |
