2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1999 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 590 kg more than 1999 Jeep Cherokee.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Cherokee. 1999 Jeep Cherokee 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. 1999 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1999 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Ducato | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
