1997 Fiat Duna vs. 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Duna and 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 772 kg more than 1997 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Duna | 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Duna | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3110 mm |
