2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 470 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante (306 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante 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. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ducato | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
