2003 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 45 kg more than 2003 Dodge Durango.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2003 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Durango | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Durango | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3710 mm |
