2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 1996 Fiat Duna
To start off, 2000 Fiat Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Coupe | 1996 Fiat Duna | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Coupe | Duna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
