2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1460 mm |
