2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 635 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Astra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
