2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2210 mm |
