1970 Audi Variant vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi Variant would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Audi Variant. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 950 kg more than 1970 Audi Variant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi Variant. (113 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi Variant | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | Variant | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3210 mm |
