2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Lumina | Ducato |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 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 | 1750 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |