2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 805 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 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. 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ducato | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
