2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 690 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ducato | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
