2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 440 kg more than 2001 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ducato | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
