2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 2 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element. 2008 Honda Element 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. 2008 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Element |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2352 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
