2000 Acura TL vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 445 kg more than 2000 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2000 Acura TL 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. 2000 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | TL | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
