2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Lexus GS
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus GS (225 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Lexus GS.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lexus GS (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2001 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Fiat | Lexus |
| Model | Ducato | GS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
