1996 Fiat Duna vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1996 Fiat Duna is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 380 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 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Duna | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Duna | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
