1996 Fiat Duna vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Duna and 1996 Suzuki Vitara were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 66 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 1996 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 Suzuki Vitara (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Duna | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Duna | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |
