2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2000 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 690 kg more than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Because 2000 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2000 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2510 mm |
