2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 2,800 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ducato | 146 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1746 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
