2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (391 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Ram | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2800 cc |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
