1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Fiat Duna
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Fiat Duna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 260 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Citroen Xsara (201 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Duna. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Fiat Duna | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Xsara | Duna |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1904 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |