2009 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 700 kg more than 2009 BMW 316.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 316 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 316 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
