2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Prius (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Prius weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Fiat Doblo (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius. 2008 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Doblo | Prius |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |