2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 754 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1430 mm |
