2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 1998 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Primera weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 1998 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ducato | Primera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2610 mm |
