2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 940 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (244 Nm). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ducato | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2270 mm |
