1996 Fiat Duna vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Duna | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Duna | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
