2001 Acura RL vs. 2001 Fiat Duna
To start off, both 2001 Acura RL and 2001 Fiat Duna were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura RL weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna. 2001 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RL | 2001 Fiat Duna | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | RL | Duna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
