2000 Fiat Duna vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Duna. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 535 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, 2004 Mazda 6 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Duna | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Duna | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
