2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Ducato | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |
