2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1988 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Zastava Yugo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Zastava Yugo would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Zastava Yugo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Zastava Yugo (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Zastava Yugo should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 319 kg more than 1988 Zastava Yugo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Zastava Yugo. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1988 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | Panda | Yugo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 55.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 30 L |
