1998 Fiat Duna vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Duna and 1998 Lotus GT 1 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 120 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 Lotus GT 1 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 Lotus GT 1. 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 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Duna. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Duna | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Duna | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2320 mm |
