2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 700 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
