2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 579 kg more than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (157 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| 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 | 114 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1441 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
