2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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. 2008 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
