2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 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 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ducato | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1800 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
