2000 Fiat Duna vs. 1960 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2000 Fiat Duna is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Nissan Patrol (120 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Duna. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 870 kg more than 2000 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Patrol 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, 1960 Nissan Patrol (295 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Duna | 1960 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Duna | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
