1996 Fiat Duna vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Micra is newer by 11 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 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 7 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Micra weights approximately 158 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Duna | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Duna | Micra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1240 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
