1980 BMW 628 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 560 kg more than 1980 BMW 628.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 628 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
