2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 415 kg more than 1971 Nissan President.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1971 Nissan President | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ducato | President |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
