2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 5 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, 2011 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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. 2011 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Ducato | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2696 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
