2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1988 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Suzuki Vitara (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Fiat Panda (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. 2006 Fiat Panda has automatic transmission and 1988 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 1988 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Fiat Panda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1988 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Panda | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2210 mm |
