2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Dion would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion (134 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion 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. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2000 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ducato | Dion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
