2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
