2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 640 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (204 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Ducato | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
