1998 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 660 kg more than 1998 BMW 318.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 318 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
