2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (89 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Panda | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
