2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Ducato | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |
