2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic 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 17 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 930 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
