1996 Fiat Duna vs. 1996 Fiat Multipla

To start off, both 1996 Fiat Duna and 1996 Fiat Multipla were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1996 Fiat Duna and 1996 Fiat Multipla are equipped with a 1,581 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Multipla (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 425 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 Fiat Multipla (144 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (141 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Fiat Duna 1996 Fiat Multipla
Make Fiat Fiat
Model Duna Multipla
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1581 cc 1581 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 86 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 144 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71.5 mm 67.6 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 885 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2570 mm