2001 Fiat Duna vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2001 Fiat Duna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 243 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.
Because 1989 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Duna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Duna | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Duna | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |