1998 Fiat Duna vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Toyota Solara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Solara (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Solara weights approximately 510 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, 2005 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Duna | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Duna | Solara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
