2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 740 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Prowler.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 1998 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1998 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1998 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Ducato | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |
