2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 911 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Ducato | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
