2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Fiat Ducato were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 540 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Spider | Ducato |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |