2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1975 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2210 mm |
