2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace 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 2,800 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 Renault Espace. 2007 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. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
