1999 Fiat Duna vs. 2008 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2008 Opel Frontera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Frontera (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Frontera weights approximately 941 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 2008 Opel Frontera 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, 2008 Opel Frontera 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, 2008 Opel Frontera (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 2008 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Duna | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
