2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1995 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Panda (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 490 kg more than 1995 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Subaru Vivio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1995 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Panda | Vivio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2320 mm |
