1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 1999 Fiat Duna and 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 870 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.

Because 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Fiat Duna 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Fiat Jeep
Model Duna Grand Cherokee
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1698 cc 3955 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3050 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 98.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.2 mm 86.6 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2660 mm


 

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