2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2003 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 2,800 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Samurai.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2003 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Ducato | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1869 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2490 mm |
