2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Ducato | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
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 | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |