2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma 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, 2009 Fiat Croma (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Croma (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Fiat Croma 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 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Croma | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
