2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Renault Sandero
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Renault Sandero 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Renault Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 909 kg more than 2008 Renault Sandero. 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 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Renault Sandero | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
