2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Chevrolet Alero
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Alero would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Alero (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Alero should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Alero.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Alero. (199 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Alero. 2005 Chevrolet Alero 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. 2005 Chevrolet Alero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Chevrolet Alero | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ducato | Alero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2730 mm |
