2001 Fiat Duna vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, 2001 Fiat Duna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Artic weights approximately 368 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 2000 Ford Artic 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 2000 Ford Artic. 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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna. 2000 Ford Artic 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. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Fiat Duna | 2000 Ford Artic | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Duna | Artic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3200 mm |