2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1988 Fiat Tipo
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (138 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 920 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1988 Fiat Tipo | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Ducato | Tipo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |
