2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ducato | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
