2006 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (329 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A8 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
