2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 1 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 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 940 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Equinox | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
