2001 Fiat Duna vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Duna and 2001 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Octavia (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 445 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 2001 Skoda Octavia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia will offer significantly more control. 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 Skoda Octavia (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Duna | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Duna | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
