2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 670 kg more than 1988 Renault 25.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Renault 25 (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1988 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | 25 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
