2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 517 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Express | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
