2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 840 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 1983 Toyota Soarer 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 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ducato | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
