2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 192 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chrysler 300 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Chrysler 300 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. 2012 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Chrysler |
| Model | Ducato | 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
