2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 550 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Silverado | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
