2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (255 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 194 kg more than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (294 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2010 Buick LaCrosse 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 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Ducato | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
