2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2001 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Pride Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon. 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, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2001 Kia Pride Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Panda | Pride Wagon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
