2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XK8.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Jaguar XK8 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. 2006 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Ducato | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
