2008 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet HHR 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 Chevrolet HHR (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet HHR weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet HHR | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | HHR | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
