2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 685 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Ducato | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
