2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,285 cc, 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 935 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper. 2005 Mini Cooper 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. 2005 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Fiat | Mini |
Model | Ducato | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4040 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |