2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2009 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 301 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Infiniti QX56 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. 2009 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | Ducato | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| 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 | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1719 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 |
