2000 Fiat Duna vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Duna. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 387 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.
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 Duna (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Duna | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Duna | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
