1996 Fiat Duna vs. 1996 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Duna and 1996 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Duna (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Fiat Duna.
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 Duna (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Duna | 1996 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Duna | Polo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |