1996 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Fiat Duna
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1996 Fiat Duna were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Fiat Duna. 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Fiat Duna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Spider | Duna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |