2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Ducato | 944 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2390 mm |
