2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Sonata (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (242 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. 2012 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Ducato | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2794 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
