1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1999 Fiat Duna is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Europa (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Duna weights approximately 318 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Fiat Duna (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Duna | Europa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
