2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Silverado | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
