2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 2 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera 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. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ducato | Brera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
