2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1988 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 2,800 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Rover Vitesse (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Rover Vitesse. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Rover Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1988 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Ducato | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2675 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2760 mm |
