1999 Fiat Duna vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 10 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 675 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 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Duna | Murano |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
