2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2012 BMW 640 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 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Ducato | 640 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2993 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
