2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 895 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Mini |
| Model | Ducato | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
