2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 590 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Ducato | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
