2001 Fiat Duna vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 227 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, 2004 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna. 2004 Honda Civic 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. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Duna | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Duna | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |