2005 Acura CL vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL 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 2005 Acura CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2005 Acura CL 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. 2005 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | CL | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
