2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 949 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ducato | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 4018 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 136 L |
