1996 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Fiat Duna
To start off, both 1996 Buick LeSabre 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 560 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 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna. 1996 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Buick LeSabre | 1996 Fiat Duna | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | LeSabre | Duna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2370 mm |