2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Avalon (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2000 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ducato | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
