2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 462 kg more than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4. 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Ducato | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |