2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 940 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Ducato | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
