2005 Fiat Punto 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 Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Punto 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 29 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2005 Fiat Punto. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
