2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Ducato | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 44 L |
