2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 149 kg more than 2007 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Ducato | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2169 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
