2008 Fiat Panda vs. 1991 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Concerto weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1991 Honda Concerto (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 1991 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
