1999 Fiat Duna vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 1430 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 2012 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Fiat | Lexus |
| Model | Duna | LS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3091 mm |
