2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 395 kg more than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1983 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ducato | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2960 mm |
