2007 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 530 kg more than 2007 BMW 523.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 523 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
