2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara 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 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Navara weights approximately 12 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ducato | Navara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
