2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1980 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
