2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (429 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 407 kg more than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
