2001 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 805 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Cavalier | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
