2008 Fiat Panda vs. 1999 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Pride Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Panda weights approximately 145 kg more than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon.
Because 2008 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. 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, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 1999 Kia Pride Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Panda | Pride Wagon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
