1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Duna and 1999 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Fiat Duna.
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 Volkswagen Lupo (115 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Duna | 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Duna | Lupo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |