1996 Fiat Duna vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Duna and 1996 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Duna weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Because 1996 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. 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 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Duna | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Duna | Elise |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
