2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1097 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.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Quest. 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, 2012 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 76 L |
