1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1999 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Duna and 1999 Chevrolet Prizm were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 162 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, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna. 1999 Chevrolet Prizm has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Prizm will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Duna | 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | Duna | Prizm |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |