2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Fuego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |
