1996 Fiat Duna vs. 2007 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2007 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan X-Trail (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 581 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 2007 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2007 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2007 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Duna | 2007 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Duna | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
