2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ducato | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2960 mm |
