2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ducato | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2615 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
