2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2009 Nissan Armada 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. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
