1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1997 Fiat Duna
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xsara and 1997 Fiat Duna were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Fiat Duna (86 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 135 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Fiat Duna (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen Xsara | 1997 Fiat Duna | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Xsara | Duna |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |