2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Espace. 2004 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2004 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
