1999 Fiat Duna vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 13 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 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, 2012 Audi Q3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna. 2012 Audi Q3 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. 2012 Audi Q3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | Duna | Q3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
