2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2011 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 24 kg more than 2011 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2011 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ducato | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |
