2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Dakota 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 329 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dakota | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
