2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 21 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1990 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1990 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | 21 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2820 mm |
