2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 814 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Ducato | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
