2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander (161 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ducato | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
