2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 950 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Ducato | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
