2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Kia Carnival 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 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Ducato | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2902 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
