1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1996 Fiat Duna
To start off, 1996 Fiat Duna is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Duna (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Duna weights approximately 336 kg more than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1996 Fiat Duna (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | 1996 Fiat Duna | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Dyane 4 | Duna |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
