2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 756 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 2005 Nissan Quest. 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Quest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 76 L |
