2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 385 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ducato | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
