2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Skoda Felicia (63 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. 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 1996 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1996 Skoda Felicia (124 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1996 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Panda | Felicia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
