1998 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 448 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvette | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
