2009 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 Acura RDX is newer by 1 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 570 kg more than 2009 Acura RDX.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Acura RDX 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. 2009 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RDX | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | RDX | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
