1996 Fiat Duna vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Duna and 1996 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 275 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 Rover 200 (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Duna | 1996 Rover 200 | |
Make | Fiat | Rover |
Model | Duna | 200 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |