2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
