2001 Fiat Duna vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Duna and 2001 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 780 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 Vauxhall Omega 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 2001 Vauxhall Omega. 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, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna. 2001 Vauxhall Omega 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 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Duna | 2001 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Duna | Omega |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
