2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 6 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 466 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, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ducato | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 119 L |
