2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country 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 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
Model | Town & Country | Ducato |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |