1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1999 Fiat Duna is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 147 kg more than 1999 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, 1980 Renault Fuego (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Duna | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
