2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Subaru Impreza.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Subaru Impreza (333 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2003 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2003 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Ducato | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
