2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Panda | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
