2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 450 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2001 Jaguar XK 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. 2001 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Ducato | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
