2011 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol

To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1741 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2010 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Fiat Panda 2010 Nissan Patrol
Make Fiat Nissan
Model Panda Patrol
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 559 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1044 kg 2785 kg
Vehicle Length 3540 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1995 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 3075 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 98 L


 

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