2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1985 Saab 9000
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Saab 9000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Saab 9000 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Saab 9000 (173 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 620 kg more than 1985 Saab 9000.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Saab 9000 (278 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1985 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | Ducato | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
