2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2007 Peugeot 407 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. 2007 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Ducato | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2946 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
