1984 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Electra | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2286 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3210 mm |
