2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 603 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
