2007 Fiat Panda vs. 1993 Lada Samara
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Panda weights approximately 45 kg more than 1993 Lada Samara.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 1993 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Panda | Samara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
