1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 724 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3868 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
