2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro 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. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ducato | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
