2008 Fiat Panda vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Frontera (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 855 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.
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, 1992 Opel Frontera (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Panda | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
