2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2001 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 612 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2001 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
