2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1998 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Almera 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 39 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 975 kg more than 1998 Nissan Almera. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1998 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ducato | Almera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2540 mm |
