2001 Holden UTE vs. 2012 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ducato is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden UTE would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 560 kg more than 2012 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Holden UTE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 2012 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Holden | Fiat |
| Model | UTE | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3460 mm |
