2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1982 Renault 9
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Renault 9 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1982 Renault 9. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1982 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1982 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | 9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2490 mm |
