2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 559 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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. 2011 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 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 | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
