1998 Fiat Duna vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 12 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Duna. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Duna | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Duna | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2578 mm |
