2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2009 Renault Twingo 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Renault Twingo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 965 kg more than 2009 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Twingo. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
