2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 18 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 45 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1978 Renault 18. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | 18 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
