2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Citroen C8 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C8 (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 232 kg more than 2008 Citroen C8.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Citroen C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C8 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C8 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
