2007 Chevrolet Lacetti 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 Chevrolet Lacetti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. (94 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 775 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Lacetti | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
