2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ducato and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 575 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Ducato | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
