2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 512 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Ducato | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 4195 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 390 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4040 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
