2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1590 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
