2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Alpina B7 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. 2012 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alpina |
| Model | Ducato | B7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4400 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
