2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Avalanche | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
