2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (287 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Ducato | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3598 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
