2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2008 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 385 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ducato | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 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 | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
