1996 BMW M3 vs. 1996 Fiat Duna
To start off, both 1996 BMW M3 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 703 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.
Because 1996 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Duna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW M3 (305 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (141 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1996 Fiat Duna | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | Duna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
