2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 535 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Ducato | Volare |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
