2003 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler 300 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 440 kg more than 2003 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler 300. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler 300. 2003 Chrysler 300 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. 2003 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | 300 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2734 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3210 mm |
