2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1214 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Ducato | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
