2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Dion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Dion would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 640 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Dion.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Dion. 2001 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. 2001 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ducato | Dion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2710 mm |
