2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma is newer by 4 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Croma (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 295 kg more than 2011 Fiat Croma.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Fiat Croma (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2011 Fiat Croma 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. 2011 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Ducato | Croma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 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 | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
