2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1992 Rover 800
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 496 kg more than 1992 Rover 800.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 800. 1992 Rover 800 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. 1992 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1992 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Ducato | 800 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
