2002 Buick Century vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 500 kg more than 2002 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Century. 2002 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Century | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Century | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
