2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
