1998 Fiat Duna vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Duna and 1998 Honda NSX were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 534 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.
Because 1998 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Duna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Duna. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Duna | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Duna | NSX |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |