2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 800 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
