2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 407 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 440 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Ducato | 407 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
