1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1999 Kia Sephia
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Duna and 1999 Kia Sephia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sephia (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sephia should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sephia weights approximately 165 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 Kia Sephia (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna. 1999 Kia Sephia 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 Kia Sephia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Duna | 1999 Kia Sephia | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Duna | Sephia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 83.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |